Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation - Housing Indicators
The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) was published in August 2016. This dataset contains the indicators that were used to calculate the housing domain of SIMD.
Data
Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation - Housing Indicators
Description
The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 2016 is the Scottish Government's official tool for identifying concentrations of deprivation in Scotland.
This dataset contains the indicators which comprise the housing domain of SIMD16.
The technical notes for SIMD16 with information on indicators and how the domains were constructed can be found here.
Metadata
| Theme | Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Scottish Government |
| License | UK Open Government Licence (OGL) |
| Published | |
| Last updated | |
| Update frequency | annual |
| Reference period | 2011 to 2011 |
| Geographic coverage | Data Zones |
| Contact | simd@gov.scot |
Data quality
Completeness
Further information on SIMD 2016 can be found on the Scottish Government website including an Introduction to SIMD, Technical Notes and Methodology Overview.
An interactive mapping tool is also available.
Uniqueness
Not assessed
Consistency
SIMD is one of four indices that cover the whole of the UK. The Scottish index differs from the other indices in the UK by following a slightly different methodology in constructing the overall index. The following are the key differences:
- SIMD is based on data zones which are smaller geographical units compared to the Lower Super Output Areas used in the other indices
- The data sources are different for Health, Education, Crime and Housing domains
Timeliness
This dataset is not expected to be updated.
Validity
The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) combines seven different domains (aspects) of deprivation:
- Income
- Employment
- Health
- Education, Skills and Training
- Geographic Access to Services
- Crime
- Housing
This dataset contains the indicators used to calculate the SIMD housing domain.
Accuracy
Further information on the accuracy and reliability of the SIMD housing indicators can be found in SIMD 2016 Technical Notes.
Quality management
Full details on data quality are available in the SIMD 2016 Technical Notes.
Additional details
Revisions
This data is not routinely revised.
Confidentiality policy
The indicators may have been disclosure controlled using either or both of these techniques:
- targeted record swapping;
- restriction of detail particularly at low level geographies
Visit the National Archives website for further details.